Air Quality Alert issued July 17 at 12:43AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency has issued a statewide Air Quality Advisory for the entire state of Ohio as smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to adversely impact air quality. Pollutants across the state are expected to range from the 'Unhealthy For Sensitive Groups' category in the southwest part of the state to the 'Unhealthy' category in the rest of the state. Hourly concentrations at times may reach the 'Very Unhealthy' to 'Hazardous' categories. It is recommended, when possible, to avoid strenuous outdoor activities, especially those with heart disease and respiratory conditions like asthma. Watch for symptoms including wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, dizziness, or burning in the nose, throat, and eyes. For additional information, please visit the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency's website at epa.ohio.gov.
WAPAKONETA - After a long day at the Auglaize County Fair, there's nothing better than eating a big .... elk burger?
According to food vendor Oliver Close - owner of the Native American Foods traveling trailer - an elk steakburger is delicious, satisfying and a healthier alternative to the traditional hamburger. [More]
COLUMBUS - It was two and out for the Grand Lake Mariners in the Great Lakes Summer Collegiate League tournament.
Lima called on ace pitcher Matt Bischoff to stave off elimination and the righthander guided the Locos to a 5-1 victory over the defending champion Mariners at Bill Davis Stadium on Thursday afternoon. [More]
Two no-interest loans from the Ohio Water Development Authority have been approved, allowing Mercer County officials to continue preliminary planning for two key sewer projects.
Mercer County officials talked further with ground water experts Thursday about the future development of a county-owned wellfield in eastern Jefferson Township.
The Mercer County Junior Fair isn't just for 4-H and farm kids. It's for youth in a variety of organizations, including Boy and Girl Scouts, FFA and Grange.
COLDWATER - Naval aviator Andy Klosterman surprised some residents last week as he flew over his hometown in a P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft on route to the 2007 Dayton Air Show.
One man was injured when five vehicles, including three semitrailers, collided on U.S. 33 west of Neptune. The mishap occurred at 10:31 a.m. Thursday, according to reports from the Wapakoneta Post of the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
